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Edwardian era station improved for 21st century Chiltern passengers
Major improvements at Gerrards Cross have now been completed in order to improve the station for Chiltern main line passengers. A £2.4m...
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Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Swansea railway station sees biggest refurbishment in more than a decade
Swansea railway station has been given a dramatic transformation after Network Rail and Transport for Wales came together to deliver key...
rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Midlands Engine Rail
Seven projects. 736 more passenger trains every day. Fully integrated with HS2. Midlands Engine Rail (MER) is our £3.5 billion plan to...
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Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Around the World by Train!
A 13,000km-long railway line from China to the USA, running partially underwater to cover the Bering Strait. It would be the finishing...
rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20214 min read
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Rail regulator begins rail infrastructure planning for 2024-2029
The Office of Rail and Road has launched the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024-2029. The...
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Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Steam train on show in drive to raise £4m for line to Bala centre
A steam train is on show in a Gwynedd town to help raise £4m to build a permanent track into it. It's at the site of a planned new...
rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Cardiff Crossrail: details emerge on new train stations and tram routes
New details have been revealed about major upgrades to public transport in northwest Cardiff including new train stations, express bus...
rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Rail upgrade plans "ignoring rural Wales" says Powys councillor
A Montgomeryshire county councillor has accused Transport for Wales of a "lack of ambition" over its plans to improve Welsh North-South...
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Oakengates railway footbridge to be replaced
An old footbridge near Oakengates Station is being removed to make way for a new structure as part of an improvement scheme costing...
rodneypitt9
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Faster trains planned for Shropshire
All change – Shrewsbury Station is currently served by diesel-run trains, which are slower and more polluting than electric The scheme,...
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Rail improvements for Wales boost Shropshire train service
Transport for Wales has introduced an improved rail service between Cardiff and Holyhead with greater capacity and fully refurbished...
rodneypitt9
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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HS2 launches Interchange Station construction contract opportunity
HS2 has launched the search for a construction contractor to build Interchange Station. Bidders are asked to put themselves forward for...
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Jun 21, 20213 min read
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Heart of Wales Line Needs More Investment
A rail line running through stunning scenery between Swansea and Shrewsbury could open up job opportunities and boost the mid-Wales...
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Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Ministerial support for electrification
Goring and Streatley showing electrification and new footbridge The Government is to back a rolling programme of electrification as part...
rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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New Piles to be a Great Relief!
(HS2 Ltd) HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the international...
rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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A New Station - Is it on the Level?
The station would be on the main line connecting the South West with London Paddington Plans for a new railway station have moved forward...
rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Trains for North Wales rail routes roll off production line
The first of the new Class 197 trains No 197001 for TfW’s Marches, Mid & North Wales services has now left the CAF factory in Newport and...
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Jun 1, 20211 min read
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£250,000 major refurbishment at world’s largest operating mechanical signal box
The largest operational mechanical signal box in the world has just had its biggest refurbishment in more than a decade with work on the...
rodneypitt9
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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Swanage Railway's new innovative £223k system
Constantly updated live train information has come to the Swanage Railway in a first for a preserved railway – thanks to a grant from the...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Cementation Skanska bags an HS2 retaining box
HS2 approach route to Euston station The huge piling job for HS2 consortium Skanska Costain Strabag will involve installing 2,000 piles...
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Jun 1, 20211 min read
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